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conjecture plural conjectures. Learner's definition of CONJECTURE. formal. : an opinion or idea formed without proof or sufficient evidence : guess. [count] The biography includes conjectures about the writer's earliest ambitions. a conjecture about the extent of the injury.
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Definition of 'thesis' 1. countable noun. A thesis is an idea or theory that is expressed as a statement and is discussed in a logical way. This thesis does not stand up to close inspection. ...proponents of the thesis that computers can be programmed to do anything which a human mind does.
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Conjecture In mathematics, the Poincare poincaré conjecture is a theorem about the characterization of the-3, sphere which is the hypersphere that bounds the unit ball in-four dimensional. Space the conjecture: States every simply, connected closed- 3 manifold is homeomorphic to the-3. sphere
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inference Definition. An assumption or conclusion that is rationally and logically made, based on the given facts or circumstances. An inference is based off of facts, so the reasoning for the conclusion is often logical.
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- i] is the conjecture of firm i about each other firm, [[Psi]. One such model consists of firms with 'consistent' conjectures in which a conjectural variation is consistent if it is equivalent to the actual response of the other firms at the equilibrium defined by that conjecture.
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conjecture Hear the podcast! Examples of conjecture in a sentence. Whether Columbus brought syphilis to the New World—or to the Old World—has been the subject of conjecture for at least 500 years. —Carl Zimmer, Science, 11 May 2001.
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Geometry Conjectures Third Angle Conjecture C-18. If two angles of any one triangle are equal in measure to two angles of another triangle, then the third angle in each triangle is equal in measure to the third angle in the other triangle.
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Definition of 'thesis' British English: thesis NOUN A thesis is an idea or theory that is expressed as a statement and is discussed in a logical way. This thesis does not stand up to close inspection.
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Hypothesis A hypothesis (plural hypotheses) is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon. For a hypothesis to be a scientific hypothesis, the scientific method requires that one can test it. Scientists generally base scientific hypotheses on previous observations that cannot satisfactorily be explained with the available scientific theories.
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theoretical The definition of theoretical is something that is based on an assumption or opinion. An example of theoretical is lower interest rates will boost the housing market. theoretical. theoretical.
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- the formation or expression of an opinion or theory without sufficient evidence for proof. 2. an opinion or theory so formed or expressed; guess; speculation. 3. Obsolete. the interpretation of signs or omens. verb (used with object), conjectured, conjecturing.
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Definitions &Translations Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word speculation. Princeton's WordNet(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: guess, conjecture, supposition, surmise, surmisal, speculation, hypothesis(noun) a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence.
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tentative Tentatively definition, of the nature of or made or done as a trial, experiment, or attempt; experimental: a tentative report on her findings. See more.
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Linear Pairs ConjectureActivity Sheet The objectives for this activity sheet are: To determine your understanding of the Linear Pairs Conjecture. Typical geometric problems requiring the ideas of this conjecture, coupled with ideas from previous conjectures, are given for you to solve.
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theory Definition of theory. plural. theories. 1 : the analysis of a set of facts in their relation to one another. 2 : abstract thought : speculation. 3 : the general or abstract principles of a body of fact, a science, or an art music theory.
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- (The noun conjecture refers to an opinion or idea that is not based on definite knowledge and is likely guessing. The verb means to state such an opinion) (noun) Conjectur … es about the newcomer were many and varied. His conjecture about the cause of the accident was unfounded. Goldbach's Conjecture is that every even number greater than two can be expressed as the sum of two prime numbers. For example, 4 = 2 + 2, 6 = 3 + 3, 8 = 5 + 3, 10 = 7 + … 3, 12 = 7 + 5, etc.
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CONJECTURE Meaning: A hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence) Classified under: Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents. Synonyms: conjecture; speculation. Context examples: speculations about the outcome of the election / he dismissed it as mere conjecture. Hypernyms (conjecture is a kind of...):
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surmise guess, speculation, supposition, surmisal, conjecture, hypothesis. 1  opinion, view - a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof; his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page.
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Conjecture In number theory, Fermat's Last Theorem (sometimes called Fermat's conjecture, especially in older texts) states that no three positive integers a, b, and c can satisfy the equation a + b = c for any integer value of n greater than two.
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contention contention-a point asserted as part of an argument. assertion, asseveration, averment-a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary). submission - (law) a contention presented by a lawyer to a judge or jury as part of the case he is arguing.
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- Patterns and conjecture. In mathematics, a conjecture is a mathematical statement which appears to be true, but has not been formally proven. A conjecture can be thought of as the mathematicians way of saying “I believe that this is true, but I have no proof yet”.A conjecture is a good guess or an idea about a pattern.For example, make a conjecture about the next number in the pattern. The terms increase by 4, then 5, and then 6. conjecture can be thought of as the mathematicians way of saying “I believe that this is true, but I have no proof yet”. A conjecture is a good guess or an idea about a pattern. For example, make a conjecture about the next number in the pattern.
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- 1. lacking definite form, shape, or content; vague or amorphous: nebulous reasons. 2. (Astronomy) of, characteristic of, or resembling a nebula. 3. misty or hazy. (ˈnɛb yə ləs).
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Thesis Thesis Definition. A thesis is a statement in a non-fiction or a fiction work that a writer intends to support and prove. One can find examples of thesis statement at the beginning of literary pieces.
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- Full Definition of POSSIBILITY. 1. : the condition or fact of being possible. 2. archaic: one's utmost power, capacity, or ability.3. : something that is possible. 4. See possibility defined for English-language learners. a chance that something might exist, happen, or be true: the state or fact of being possible. : something that might be done or might happen: something that is possible. possibilities: abilities or qualities that could make someone or something better in the future. plural pos·si·bil·i·ties.
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Discovering Geometry - Chapter 6 Conjectures Intersecting Secants Conjecture. The measure of an angle formed by two secants that intersect outside a circle is one-half the difference of the larger intercepted arc measure and the smaller intercepted arc measure.
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- Tentative definition, of the nature of or made or done as a trial, experiment, or attempt; experimental: a tentative report on her findings. See more. Dictionary.com